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February began with a bang! Andy Reid and the Kansas City Chiefs won their first championship in Super Bowl 54, in which quarterback Patrick Mahomes was given the MVP award. Several big deals went down on trade deadline day in the NBA, each having the possibility to shake up the standings after the all-star break. Finally, the XFL had its opening weekend, featuring four games over Saturday and Sunday. The new professional football organization had a strong start, but critics believe the success won’t last. We cover all that and more today on an exciting episode of TrueSports! As always, we close the show with Agree to Disagree and Swenson’s Games of the Week. tags: Caleb, spinner, jd, Swenson, truesports, podcast, sports, truechat, super bowl liv, xfl, nba, nfl, opening week, agree to disagree, games of the week
Roughly 12 million students in California and Texas use social studeis textbooks from the same publisher. The books credit the same authors, but the content diverges in ways that reflect the deep partisan divide in our country. Justin and Lance unveil how students are getting taught differently. Tags: tsou, education, school, textbooks, politics, democrat, republican, federal, california, texas, history, america, freedom, justin weller, lance jackson
The United States spent 3.65 trillion dollars on health care in 2018. Despite the astronomical spending, evidence suggests that the U.S. performs worse than some other countries in various areas. Justin and lance speak with Joe Minarik, former Chief Economist of the Office of Management and Budget for the Clinton administration, discuss the best direction for American healthcare. tags: healthcare, tsou, economy, politics, republican, democrat, america, taxes, competition, justin weller, lance jackson, Joe Minarik, policy, medicare, obama care
Caleb and JD are joined by 92.3 The Fan’s Tim Grattan to discuss some potential trades for Cleveland Cavaliers’ forward Kevin Love, ahead of tomorrow’s NBA trade deadline. tags: Caleb spinner, JD Swenson, Tim Grattan, 92.3 the fan, TrueSports, podcast, sports, basketball, nba, trade deadline, truechat
Should there be a citizenship question on the census? The United States government spends approximately 16 billion dollars on the census, but why? Justin and lance answer these questions and more. tags: tsou, census, immigrant, citizen, citizenship, politics, trump, republican, democrat, government, 2020, decade, justin weller, lance jackson, bradley butsch
A recent survey found that for organizations that are profitable, a move from no female leadership to at least 30% representation was associated with an increase of 15% in net revenue margins. Janice Ellig, CEO of Ellig Group and advocate for gender parity, joins Justin and Lance to discuss what challenges women face today. tags: tsou, women, equality, parity, gender, pay, business, politics, s&p 500, c suite, executive, men, inequality, janice ellig, justin weller, lance jackson
There is a new face recognition app that is putting privacy in peril. The app has a database of 3 billion images that facilitates idenification in seconds. Justin and lance discuss how this will change privacy in America. tags: tsou, privacy, tech, recognition, indenification, database, internet, images, face, picture, clearview, justin weller, lance jackson
Baseball is back on TrueSports! Caleb and JD discuss what sign stealing is, why the Houston Astros are under fire, and how the MLB reacted to the scandal. Jon Root, the in-arena host and digital reporter and producer for the San Jose Sharks (NHL), and the Santa Cruz Warriors (NBA G-League). As always, Agree to Disagree and Swenson's Games of the Week close out the show. tags: caleb spinner, jd swenson, jon root, truesports, podcast, sports, truechat, mlb, houston astros, sign stealing
With 15 million kids in childcare every week, this industry has a 99.3 billion dollar economic impact and it is responsible for 2 million jobs overall. Justin, Lance and Cindy conclude if the US is providing adequate care or not. tags: tsou, childcare, economics, ced, politics, children, parenting, school, education, economy, future, revenue, industry, employment, Justin Weller, Lance Jackson, Cindy Cisneros
Caleb and JD breakdown the upcoming matchup between the NFC champion San Francisco 49ers, and the AFC champion Kansas City Chiefs, ahead of Super Bowl 54. The guys look at how both teams earned the chance to play in the NFL’s biggest game, analyze the postseason history of each team, and present our picks for the best Super Bowl commercials of all time! Along with this, Caleb and JD cover some breaking news in college basketball. Tune in as always for Agree to Disagree and Swenson’s Game of the Week. tags: Truesports, caleb spinner, jd Swenson, football, podcast, truechat, sports, nfl, super bowl, breaking news, commercials
For democats, to win the presidency, you must win the party nomination. But to win the general election you have to appeal to some conservatives. Justin and lance discuss what strategy the democrats should take in order to obtain the presidency. tags: tsou, democrat, president, republican, politics, voting, election, primary, conservative, liberal, socialism, bernie sanders, donald trump, justin weller, lance jackson
The U.S. and China have signed a trade deal that officials say will lead to a sharp increase in the goods and services sold to China, and provide strong new protections for intellectual property. Justin and Lance decide if this trade deal is a net positive or a net negative. tags: tsou, trade, china, agreement, tariff, trump, hong kong, goods, finance, intellectual property, Justin weller, Lance Jackson
Does anxiety look different in men and how will the balance of household tasks affect men in the future? This is the first installment of a two-part segment on the challenges men and women face. Justin and Lance breakdown information and share their own experiences. tags: current events, issues, men, health, anxiety, depression, work, pressure, anger, challenges, economy, business, tsou, truechat, justin weller, lance jackson
Coach Tray Huntsman, the founder of Huntsman Elite Basketball, joins Caleb and JD to talk about the importance of supportive coaching in sports. Coach Tray shares his story of how decided he wanted to train athletes for a living, how the Huntsman Elite program has grown over the years, and why supportive coaching is important to developing an athlete’s love of the game. Coach Tray answers a special Agree to Disagree question, and JD presents his games of the week. tags: Basketball, caleb spinner, jd Swenson, tray huntsman, podcast, truesports, sports, truechat, huntsman elite, supportive coaching, nfl, nba
Pattie Sellers, Co-CEO of Sellers Easton Media and, joins Janice to discuss her lengthy career telling stories as a journalist and media professional. Pattie spent 30 years at Fortune magazine and developed a unique approach to engaging with people. tags: business, leadership, media, story, journalist, fortune, forbes, new york, advice, career, leadership reimagined, truechat
The results are coming in after 2 years of the republican and Trump tax cut. Justin and Lance decide if the tax cut was wise, foolish, or somewhere in-between. tags: tsou, taxes, politics, employment, government, trump, tax bill, defecit, generation z, tax break, walmart, Obama, republican, democrat, congress, economy, Justin Weller, Lance Jackson, Bradley Butsch
According to a survey conducted by the Food and Drug Administration, there was a 78% increase in e-cigarette use by high school students and a 48% increase in use by middle school students. Dr. Soumya Neravetla, a cardiothoracic surgeon at Mercy Health, joins Justin Weller and Lance Jackson from The State of Us to breakdown the problem. tags: politics, laws, government, issues, news, vaping, vape, e-cigarettes, youth, school, education, parents, tsou, truechat, justin weller, lance jackson
What a way to start off the new decade! Caleb and JD discuss the firing of Freddie Kitchens, and the latest news in the league-wide coaching hunt, and talk about what losing another head coach means for the Cleveland Browns. Also, the guys break down two of the most controversial calls in college football history, and explain why the referees in the 2019 Fiesta Bowl got the rulings right. The episode concludes with a look at the 2019 CFP National Championship, Caleb and JD’s final score predictions, and as always Agree to Disagree and Swenson’s Games of the Week! tags: Caleb spinner, jd Swenson, truesports, podcast, sports, football, fiesta bowl, ohio state, Clemson, national championship, truechat, nfl, Freddie kitchens, coaching hunt, Cleveland browns
Presidemt Trump announced economic sanction in response to Iran's launch of ballistic missles against two bases that typically have U.S. personnel present. Justin and Lance answer the question of how much power the president should have. tags: tsou, iran, trump, politics, war, airstrike, ballistic missle, soldier, power, terrorism
Where does privacy end and protection begin? In the world of online gaming, the distinction is not clear, ecspecially in reguards to your child's safety against online predators. Justin and lance search for the resolution of this terrible digital problem. tags: tsou, gaming, predators, parenting, teenagers, online, digital, politics, grooming, victims, laws, games, social media
Caleb and JD kick off the New Year by wrapping up the old one. The guys put a word to their favorite NFL team’s season so far, and relive some of the most memorable sports moments of 2019. In the spirit of the holiday, the guys end with their resolutions, and the most heated Agree to Disagree question yet! Tags: caleb spinner, jd Swenson, truesports, truechat, podcast, sports, football, new year, agree to disagree, swensons games of the week, nfl
Biology textboooks do not go near the question of wether genetics can explain why African Americans are over represented in athletics and why a majority of American scientists are white. Justin and Lance examine the most effectve way Amercan science classes can educate. tags: tsou, biology, racism, education, genes, school, science, teachers, justin weller, lance jackson
Sales of meat in the U.S. fell in the past 12 months while sales of meat alternatives grew. Justin, Lance, Savanah, and Bradley find reason for the cause of this trend, as well as sample the Impossible Whopper from Burger King. Tags: tsou, meat, food, health, economy, politics, meat alternatives, fake meat, FDA, vegan, vegetarian, farmers, Buger King, cow, beef, whopper, Justin weller, lance jackson, bradley butsch
Sales of meat in the U.S. fell in the past 12 months while sales of meat alternatives grew. Justin, Lance, Savanah, and Bradley find reason for the cause of this trend, as well as sample the Impossible Whopper from Burger King. Tags: tsou, meat, food, health, economy, politics, meat alternatives, fake meat, FDA, vegan, vegetarian, farmers, Buger King, cow, beef, whopper, Justin weller, lance jackson, bradley butsch
With all the noise of impeachment, Justin and Lance clear the air by providing the history of impeahment and by discussing the most beneficial direction they believe America can go in. tags: TSOU, impeachment, government, senate, house of representatives, president donald trump, voting, politics, vice president mike pence, Justin weller, lance jackson
Caleb and JD celebrate the Christmas holiday with a show full of sports stories and holiday memories. Dick LeBeau describes Christmas in the NFL, the guys take a trip down memory lane to tell some holiday sports stories, and then look at the five NBA games airing throughout the day.
The American electorate is the oldest it's been since at least 1970. By 2034, the population 65 and older will exceed the number of people under the age of 18. Justin, Lance, Bradley, and Savannah reveal the effects of these trends. Tags: justin weller, lance jackson, savannah copeland, bradley butsch, boomer, population, supreme court, millennial, gen z, gen x, voting, age, power
Caleb and JD discuss the upcoming NFL postseason and reassess their predictions for who will play in and win Super Bowl LIV.
Would it surprise you to learn that wage growth is not meeting most economists' expectations? What about if we told you that countless new hires are making as much and, in some cases, possibly more than seasoned veterans? Frank Steemers, an economist from The Conference Board, joins Justin and lance to uncover the reasons why these wage trends are happening. tags: economy, business, politics, justin weller, lance jackson, frank steemers, TSOU, wages, millennials, hiring, growth, market, recession, companies
Pastor Rat sits down with Terry to discuss some of the misconceptions around the opioid crisis and review some practical advice for adults and kids. tags: drugs, health, medicine, hospital, wellbeing, advice, life, living, truechat, mercy health
